The online game exploits principles of psychology and could mischievously be applied to target individuals or masses in different settings, they have concluded. The online game exploits principles of psychology and could mischievously be applied to target individuals or masses in different settings, they have concluded. This, the research has concluded, ensures he or she remains in the game through complete subjugation, "thereby ensuring higher probability of victimisation of the participant". The Blue Whale challenge can be passed through any communication means, including closed ones like WhatsApp. In August 2017, the Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology asked internet companies to remove all links which direct users to the game.

Source: dna October 29, 2017 01:30 UTC